Need help with pipit - Norway (Finnmark) (1 Viewer)

[dant1999]

I observed this pipit last week near Honningsvåg. From eBird reports, meadow pipit appears to be more common than tree pipit in this region but not sure I can rule out tree pipit. I did not hear the bird call and only managed distant, low quality photos. Can this bird be identified from the photos?

 

[Jacana]

This is a Rock Pipit

 

[dant1999]

This is a Rock Pipit

Thanks. For some reason I didn’t think of this one because I thought rock pipit would have an overall darker appearance (admittedly I don’t have much experience with these types of pipits) but would make sense in terms of the habitat.

 

[Mark Lew1s]

The strong mantle streaks, relatively unmarked lower flanks and white ground colour to the underparts all suggest meadow pipit to me.

 

[Redmist]

Tend to agree with Mark, it’s a bit tricky to see here but the dark smudgy patch in the middle of the breast is good for meadow